Building a workforce of coach-mentors to inspire the next generation of Americans.

Coach Across America® (CAA) is a program launched by Up2Us to provide its member organizations with the support needed to train and host highly effective coaches in sports and youth development.

CAA’s mission is to lead the United States in training and supporting expert SBYD coaches in the nation’s most under-resourced communities to promote health and nutrition, educational success, civic engagement, and positive personal and social development among youth.

"To be a coach in today’s society means consistently being a great role model. As a coach, I have accomplished my goals if my players see me not just as a great coach but also as a great human being. It is my belief that it is important to serve my community and my country not just for a year but for the rest of my life."

Ktrice McNeill

DYCD Edenwald CC, NY

CAA Coach, 2010-2011